Sommer Ray’s Wellness Brand, Imaraïs Beauty, Launches Nationwide at Target!

The best-selling plant-based wellness brand expands its reach to Target locations nationwide

Los Angeles, CA – February 3, 2025 – Imaraïs Beauty, the innovative plant-based ingestible beauty and wellness brand founded by media personality Sommer Ray and supplement industry veteran Aaron Hefter, is proud to announce its nationwide launch in Target stores and online. Located in the beauty section, customers and fans across the United States will now be able to discover Imaraïs Beauty’s innovative product line in stores.
Integrating the latest developments and ingredients in beauty, plant-based nutrition, and functional foods, Imaraïs Beauty has created a revolutionary approach to beauty and wellness, disrupting the industry with a complete range of ingestible beauty gummies which are PETA-certified vegan, cruelty-free, sugar-free, gelatin-free, gluten-free, and clinically proven. The delicious gummies support a range of beauty, health and wellness goals, including GLOW skincare, CLARITY anti-blemish, DE-PUFF anti-bloating, NOURISH haircare, YOUTH anti-aging, and SUTRA sexual wellness.
High Res Imagery"The launch of Imaraïs Beauty at Target is a dream come true," says Sommer Ray, co-founder of Imaraïs Beauty. "We’ve worked tirelessly to create products that deliver real results with plant-based ingredients, and now we’re making them more accessible than ever. I’m excited for Target shoppers across the country to experience the benefits of ingestible beauty and join our mission to feel confident and radiant from the inside out." "At Imaraïs Beauty, our mission has always been to redefine beauty from the inside out, and we couldn’t be more excited to bring our ingestible beauty line to Target stores nationwide. This launch allows our products to be more accessible to everyone, and we’re thrilled to share our innovative approach with Target’s community of beauty and wellness enthusiasts," says Aaron Hefter, Co-Founder of Imaraïs Beauty. To celebrate the launch, the brand will offer opportunities for customers to connect with the brand through live experiential events and digital content featuring Sommer Ray herself. In addition, 2X Gold Medalist & reigning NCAA national college basketball champion Chloe Kitts has joined the team, and Selling Sunset star, Bre Tiesi, has recently joined the team as a Global Ambassador and Investor, set to star in various brand campaigns. Bridging the gap between beauty, lifestyle, health and wellness, Imaraïs Beauty’s arrival at Target’s beauty aisle invites customers nationwide to join the growing community of ingestible beauty enthusiasts. Imaraïs Beauty retails for $24.99 for a one month supply and is now available to shop online and nationwide in stores at Target and on www.target.com, and www.imaraisbeauty.com

Big News: I’m Officially Partnering with Legion Supplements!

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I’m beyond excited to announce that I now have a special code with Legion Supplements, one of the top supplement brands in the fitness industry!

Why Legion?

Legion isn’t just another supplement company. They’re dedicated to creating products backed by science, formulated with clinically effective doses, and made with high-quality, all-natural ingredients. Here’s what makes Legion stand out:

  • No artificial junk: No artificial flavors, colors, or sweeteners.
  • Transparency: Every product lists its ingredients and dosages—no proprietary blends, no guessing.
  • Science-driven formulas: Each product is carefully formulated based on research and clinical studies to ensure it delivers real results.
  • Third-party tested: You know exactly what you’re putting into your body.

Why I’m Excited to Partner with Legion

As a fitness coach, kinesiologist, and IFBB Pro, I’ve always been passionate about fueling my body with the best. Legion aligns perfectly with my mission to help others achieve their goals in a healthy and sustainable way. Whether you're aiming to build muscle, improve performance, or boost recovery, their supplements provide the support you need.

What This Means for You

You can now use my exclusive code to save on all your Legion purchases! Keep an eye on my page for recommendations, tips, and reviews of my favorite products from their lineup.

I’m thrilled to partner with a brand that truly cares about quality and results. If you’ve been looking for supplements to take your fitness journey to the next level, Legion is the way to go!

Stay tuned for more updates, and let’s crush our goals together!

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Alicia Bell - Online Coach

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Today I want to share some tips on boosting your immune system. 

Supplements are not meant to replace anything in the diet; after all, they are called “supplements.” In fact, with a solid nutrition plan, you probably don’t need any supplements, but not many of us have a diet that has enough variety, the right quantity, and the ideal quality of foods to cover all our bases.

I offer 1 on 1 coaching to help directly but some general tips:

Therefore, I always recommend a few supplements for most of my clients. Others might be recommended depending on your goals.

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  1. High Quality Multi Vitamin—To ensure you are getting all your vitamins and minerals, a multi-vitamin is a must. This is a coverall and ensures you have the necessary components in your diet to keep you healthy. 
  2. High Quality Fish Oil or Omega 3 Supplement—To ensure you are getting enough of this essential fat in your diet, a supplement is very important. A balanced diet often does not provide enough omega-3 fats. The research is pretty clear that fish oil is critical for reducing inflammation in the body and keeping you healthy. Look for high quality fish or krill oils that have high levels of DHA and EPA.
  3. Probiotics are made up of good bacteria that helps keep your body healthy and working well. This good bacteria helps you in many ways, including fighting off bad bacteria when you have too much of it, helping you feel better. 
  4. Glutamine —This is something that can be added in for convenience or to ensure you are getting proper recovery and good digestion. It helps with bloating as well! 

I hope youre all staying happy, healthy and safe!

Also reminder to anyone who is still waiting for a calendar. The mail here has been exceptionally slow - we are in lockdown again so my apologies. They should be arriving next week!

Alicia Bell IFBB Figure Pro and Online Coach

Supplement Spotlight: Phosphatidylserine (PS)

What is it?

A naturally occurring phospholipid found in cell membranes throughout the body, comprised of both fatty acids and amino acids. It serves to maintain optimal cell function and communication but most importantly, is a key building block for brain cells.

For us bodybuilders however, possibly the most attractive benefit of this supplement is in it’s potential to suppress the release of cortisol when taken after a workout. It should come as no surprise that contest prep places a great deal of stress on the body and mind. And when your cortisol levels aren't kept in check, it can really work against you - making it more challenging to drop those last few pounds of excess weight as well as staying full and dense through carb-restricted phases. Supplementing with something like PS can help to balance cortisol levels so you have one less factor working against you during the process.

PS is considered to be part of the nootropic family of supplements (aka smart drugs) and has demonstrated some impressive cognitive-enhancing benefits in research as well – including: boosting mental focus and task performance, preventing short term memory loss, helping with ADHD, combats depression/improves mood, improves Parkinson’s symptoms, improves symptoms and delays the onset of Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

Dosing?

600-800 mg daily split over two doses with one dose typically taken in the post-workout period or after intense activity.

600 mg is the common research administered dose per day.

Smaller athletes and females may be able to use 400 mg/day , split over two doses.

Coach Notes

Not the cheapest cortisol support supplement, but on my own trials and with clients, it does seem to provide some great results – both from a physique enhancing perspective and cognitive performance. I usually gauge how well it’s working, by how full and hard a client’s muscles stay while dieting over a period of a month, as well as changes in abdominal fat distribution (i.e. if a client is able to drop body fat a little more efficiently in the core).

(Attached photo - proof you can find it locally. This was at Healthy Planet.)

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I was recently sent some new protein to try. Its Called Bipro. They sent me vanilla, chocolate and unflavoured. I tried them before I entered prep and I was really impressed. The Vanilla is 90 calories, 0g of fat, 1g of carb with 22g protein. The chocolate is 90 calories, 0.5g of fat, 2g of carb with 20g protein. The unflavoured is 80 calories, 0g of fat, 0g of carb with 20g protein.

A little bit about the company and my findings:

BiPro whey protein isolate has been available in the U.S. for more than 30 years and is used by elite and major league athletes, coaches and sports nutrition experts. Starting in July 2016, BiPro will finally be available in Canada through Amazon.ca. It will also be sold in specialty stores as of this fall.

High in protein, including branched chain amino acids (BCAAs), to help enhance training and improve endurance

  • One of the purest WPI products on the market, with a 97% purity level
  • Made with 100% whey protein isolate, with no other protein sources added
  • Fast-absorbing and easy to digest
  • NSF-certified
  • Naturally gluten-free
  • Short ingredients list

BiPro will be offered in a 907 g (2 lbs.) jars as well as boxes with 14 individual packets. You have the choice of Unflavoured, Chocolate or French Vanilla.

I was honestly really impressed with the taste and quality. I like that it is high in protein with BCAA in it. It was easy to digest and I believe it that they say its one of the purest whey's on the market with a 97% purity level. Its also naturally gluten free and there are only a few ingredients therefore it clearly isn't packed with fillers or chemicals.

 

This week I was invited to a new product launch. The product was for Meta http://www.metawellness.com/ for their new appetite control product. The session was very informative, well set up and interactive.

After a Meta Wellness nutrition specialist (who was very friendly and informative) helped us learn what type of snacker we were we had the opportunity to try the product in an interactive way. We got to make a smoothie with it. Firstly I have been using meta for quite some time in my prep diets for both myself and my clients to get the proper amounts of daily fibre that they need. I have never thought to make it into a smoothie.

There was a cute laid out counter with ingredients and a recipe to follow but they also gave us the option to free style it. Which I chose because Im not allowed any fruit since I am prepping. I put water, ice, spinach and meta. Since meta is orange  flavour it was honestly so delicious! I am going to start adding the recipe into my client programs because it was very satisfying.

Orange Zest Meta Appetite Control is a tasty fiber powder you can add to cold drinks up to 3 times a day with meals.

Orange Smooth Meta Appetite Control is a tasty fiber powder you can add to cold drinks up to 3 times a day with meals.* It’s also available in a delicious Pink Lemonade Quench flavor and an Unflavored Smoothie Enhancer that’s easy to mix into your smoothies—and your daily routine as an appetite suppressant. I can’t wait for these two new flavours to launch in Canada! It is also free of sugar and gluten, Meta Appetite Control is not only healthy—it’s a treat for your taste buds.

is not only healthy—it’s a treat for your taste buds.

Meta Appetite Control has been proven to help you feel less hungry between meals.* Its main ingredient is the super fiber psyllium fiber. It’s a natural fiber that forms a gel in your digestive system, slowing absorption and digestion, which aids in the sensation of fullness and acts as an appetite suppressant.

They gave us a cute little gift bag with the product and our own personal blender! Thanks so much Meta! http://www.metawellness.com

I give this product a 10/10 for the simple fact its a great way to supplement your fibre, curb cravings and it tastes delicious!

 

Health & Fitness Alert: Fuelshaker Pro Is the Next Step in Supplement Innovation

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Fuelshaker introduced the new Fuelshaker Pro, a hybrid water bottle that features an innovative Fueler powder cartridge and push-button mixing system for sports supplements. Fuelshaker can be used as a water bottle to stay hydrated during the day, and then with a click of a button transforms to a shaker bottle to satisfy your on-the-go sports supplement needs whenever and wherever you want.

The specially designed fueler keeps your supplements dry and its turbine-shaped agitator mixes even the toughest of powders to ensure the best quality drink every time. With three simple steps, the Fuelshaker Pro can help fuel a healthier lifestyle. Fill the fueler with a workout supplement powder (like a protein drink mix or post-workout recovery), place the agitator on top to seal it shut and screw into the bottom of the cup … and you’re ready to go. Its 500ml/20 ounce capacity assures you have enough water for your workout, and the 50g/100cc capacity of the container means you have your ideal protein or sports supplement intake.

When it’s time for your supplement injection, simply flip the bottle upside-down, press the ejector button and give it a shake, your water is now transformed into a supplement enhanced beverage. If you need more, additional fuelers can be purchased separately. The used fuelers can be easily swapped out with a fresh, dry supplement store to ensure that you stay fueled all day.

The lids of the Fuelshaker Pro are designed with leak-proof technology. Once you screw the lid on the shaker cup, you don’t have to worry about the liquid inside leaking. Put it in your gym bag and use it whenever you’re ready … with no fear of liquid leaking on your workout gear or clean clothes.

The Fuelshaker Pro is constructed of durable, high-quality Tritan (BPA-free) plastic. It is top-rack dishwasher safe, meaning you don’t have to worry about washing by hand. With the open bottom end, you will have a clean cup after every run through the dishwasher.

The Fuelshaker Pro is available in two colors, blue or black, and retails online for $26.99. Visit www.fuelshaker.com for more info.

 

Anti-Tuberculosis Drug Disrupted by Botanical Supplement, Can Lead to Development of Disease

Doctors should know what supplements patients take to prevent interactions with medications

Botanical supplements are used by people around the world to treat a wide range of physical and mental ailments. Some of these botanical supplements have high levels of antioxidants, which may have some positive health effects for certain conditions. However, a new study from the University of Missouri in partnership with scientists in Africa has uncovered evidence that these supplements and their antioxidants may reduce the effectiveness of prescription medications. The researchers examined the effects of a widely used African botanical supplement, called Sutherlandia, and found that it may disrupt the effectiveness of a common anti-tuberculosis drug. This could lead to the development of active tuberculosis and perhaps drug resistant forms of the pathogen in some patients.

For the study, William Folk, a professor of biochemistry in the University of Missouri School of Medicine and College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, and his colleagues monitored South African patients who were taking either Sutherlandia or a placebo, along with the world-standard anti-tuberculosis drug, isoniazid. Sutherlandia is a supplement commonly taken in Africa to fight symptoms of infection and some chronic diseases, such as diabetes. The researchers observed that several patients taking the Southerlandia supplement developed active tuberculosis despite taking Isoniazid.

“We believe that the antioxidants in Southerlandia can directly disrupt how Isoniazid functions within the body to prevent tuberculosis,” Folk said. “Isoniazid is very reliable in preventing the active form of this potentially deadly microbe, which is present in nearly one-third of all humans, but if individuals concurrently take a botanical supplement, they could undo the good that the scientifically proven drug is accomplishing. More than one-third of the world’s population is susceptible to active tuberculosis, so it is unfortunate that Sutherlandia, which traditionally is taken to prevent or treat infections, can actually cause them to develop the disease, and perhaps also cause the microbe to become a drug-resistant ‘super bug.’”

Folk says this finding could apply to many different botanical supplements and many different medications, including cancer-fighting drugs. He says it is important for future research to examine potential interactions between drugs and antioxidant-laden supplements.

“With so many people around the world turning to botanical supplements to help with a wide range of health issues, it is vital that we explore how these supplements interact with established medical drugs,” Folk said. “Many drugs use pathways that could be disrupted by antioxidants, so we need for physicians to better advise their patients. Many physicians do not know everything that their patients take, so it is important for people to inform their physicians, and for physicians to ask, so they can better advise their patients what is best for their health.”

The study, “Does Concurrent Use of Some Botanicals Interfere with Treatment of Tuberculosis?” was published in Neuromolecular Medicine DOI 10.1007/s12017-016-8402-1. Coauthors include Aaron smith, Hailong Song, Dennis Chuang, Jianlin Cheng, Sezong Gu and Grace Sun. This study was funded by grant P50AT006273 from the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) and the Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) and the University of Missouri. The contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the sponsors.